Construction Of The Astoria Hotel, New York City.

Construction Of The Astoria Hotel, New York City.

This article in the Scientific American periodical written in 1897 gives a lot of details about the architectural layout of the Waldorf and also explains what George Boldt, the manager of the Waldorf Astoria, was envisioning while building it. He integrated old world décor from the European renaissances, but also the newest technologies such as telephones and electric lights. Boldt made the Waldorf the ultimate luxury hotel where residents would have everything available at their convenience. He incorporated theatres, ballrooms, restaurants, roof gardens and spas creating an extravagant, but profitable establishment. This source is very insightful in providing George Boldt’s perspective in designing the Waldorf Astoria. Martin’s ideas and hotels were so similar to Boldt’s description that it is obvious that Millhauser used Boldt as an inspiration for Martin Dressler’s character.

Scientific American 77

"Construction Of The Astoria Hotel, New York City." Scientific American 77.(1897):
281. Readers' Guide Retrospective: 1890-1982 (H.W. Wilson). Web. 10 Dec. 2015.

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